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HSE Interview Leave (HR108s): Time Off to Attend Interviews

Last verified 1 Sept 2026· Published 23 Jul 2026

Quick answer: HSE interview leave gives you paid time off to attend interviews for posts advertised by the Public Appointments Service, government departments, the HSE or local authorities, arranged with your line manager — so you don't have to use annual leave.

Going for a promotion or a post elsewhere in the public health service? The HSE has a specific provision — interview leave — so you don’t have to burn annual leave to attend.

How it works

  • Interview leave covers attendance at interviews for posts advertised by the Public Appointments Service, government departments, the HSE and local authorities — it supports internal mobility and career progression.
  • It is arranged with your line manager, who needs enough notice to cover your duty; the time is recorded on form HR108s rather than taken from annual leave.
  • You may be granted up to 6 days of paid interview leave a year for these interviews — flag it early and confirm with your manager.

How to apply

Tell your manager as soon as you have the interview date, then submit form HR108s from the official HSE HR forms page. See our guide to every HSE HR form.

Preparing for the interview itself? Start with HSE interview preparation and the competency-based format — and see how panels work after you interview.

Frequently asked questions

Do I get time off for interviews in the HSE?
Yes — interview leave (form HR108s) covers attendance at interviews for HSE and public health service posts, arranged with your line manager, so approved cases don''t come from your annual leave.
What form covers HSE interview leave?
HR108s, from the official HSE HR forms page, submitted through your line manager with the interview details.

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